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INTO THE WILDERNESS

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THE FOLKS ISSUE ONE INTO THE WILDERNESS

Into the wilderness explores the surroundings in suburbia, finding how people live their lives away from the populated cities. Fashion is approached differently, that’s for sure, and there’s this atmosphere of uniqueness in the way people dress. This issue speaks to the people in these quiet towns and villages about their lives, and what they’re up to right now. We also spoke to them about brands that they’re enjoying at the moment, and finding out their favourite tracks and movies to date. The Folks also has a preview of Danish streetwear, Wood Wood, and their latest collaboration with Disney.

Finally, from everyone here at The Folks, we hope you enjoy the issue.

James Bell, Editor-In-Chief

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Welcome to the folks reading this, and thank you for being a part of this adventure.

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WOODWOOD x DISNEY

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BRAND WATCH// WOODWOOD

WoodWood, a popular lifestyle brand founded in 2002 by Karl-Oskar Olsen and Brian SS Jensen. The brand mixes contemporary fashion with sport and streetwear and takes into consideration youth culture, art and music.

The brand has collected various partnerships in the 12 years that it has been around. Partnerships include Nike, Barbour and their most recent partnership - Disney.

Wood Wood’s latest collaboration shows a psychedelic Mickey Mouse, in which he has been distorted and multiplied. The brand has commented and spoke about the influences coming from the early 1930’s Mickey Mouse. The print seen on the tee shows a reworked Mickey lost in a house of mirrors. The cultural icon will be printed on WoodWood t-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, in which they will all feature various distortions.

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5 MUST WATCH FILMS // BY LUCAS HESLING Lucas Hesling is a 21 year old student from Ashwell, Hertfordshire. He studies Business & Computing at Nottingham Trent University. We met up with him in his home village of Ashwell where he told us about his 5 favourite films of all time.

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SMART CASUAL JACKET // STUSSY DELUXE SHIRT // TOPMAN JEANS // CHEAP MONDAY SHOES // YUKETEN

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1. Dumb and Dumber “I remember watching this for the first time with my older brother when I was about 14, and I remember bursting into laughter at almost every scene, especially the toilet scene where Jeff Daniels is spiked with laxatives. It was only a few years ago when I went back to watch it, totally forgetting how amazing it is. I think it’s only when you’re a bit older and understand all of the jokes that you truly appreciate how funny the film really is. It’s definitely one of the best comedy films ever made.”

2. Seven “Seven is a really good crime/thriller that constantly leaves you on the edge of your seat. When I bought the film from Blockbuster for the first time, my girlfriend at the time was too scared to watch it, so I ended up just watching it by myself, and I’m not going to lie, I was really freaked out. But yeah, it’s a great film and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre thriller.”

3. Fight Club “Seriously, it’s one of the best films you’ll ever see. It’s a mixture of the madness and excitement that goes on throughout the whole film; it makes you feel like you are there almost. I remember after watching the film for the first time, it left me feeling really motivated to go to the gym and get ripped like Brad Pitt. Sadly it didn’t happen, but oh well.”

4. Up “I should probably balance it out a bit shouldn’t I? Especially as Seven and Fight Club are a bit nutty. It’s hard choosing out of Monsters Inc and Up, but Up is one of my favourite animated films.

It puts you in this really good mood and it’s one of them films you will never get bored of when it comes on TV.” 5. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring “I remember my Grandad read me the Hobbit book when I was younger, and I loved all of the mythical creatures and battles that took place. It was the Hobbit which led me to discover the Lord of the Rings films. The battle scenes in the film are insane, and it leaves you feeling exhausted afterwards as they’re all so intense.

When they released the first Lord of the Rings film I went to the cinema with my Grandad to watch it, so it’s a pretty special film as it reminds me of him everytime I watch it.”

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“It’s definitely one of the best comedy films ever made.”

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A DAY WITH TARA

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COAT // RIVER ISLAND SWEATSHIRT // AMERICAN APPAREL JEANS // CHEAP MONDAY BOOTS // DR MARTENS

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TARA HARRIS IS A 19 YEAR OLD MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENT WHO STUDIES IN CAMBRIDGE Career // “I would love to one day make it to the west-end, and perform in a show like A Chorus Line or Mamma Mia, mainly because I can relate to both of them and they’re both so fun and full of energy.

As i’ve got older and come closer to the end of my course, i’ve become more interested in television, and would definitely consider auditioning for soaps such as Eastenders, Coronation Street, and even overseas shows like Game of Thrones.”

I don’t get as much time to play since I started my course three years ago. I listen to a lot of different genres of music, but I’m really into artists such as Bon Iver, City and Colour and Hozier. Although I have to admit I have a lot of guilty pleasures like Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and NSync.”

Television // “I don’t watch a great deal of TV because I get in so late, so I usually Fashion // watch things on catch-up at the weekends or if I finish the day “I’ve always been interested in fashion, even from a young age I early. I’ve just finished watching the Breaking Bad series, and being would go into my mum’s bedroom and try her clothes and shoes in the show business has made me critical of actors, but Breaking on. I would say I dress quite boyish, mainly because I steal my Bad is a show where I can’t fault the acting. I also recently bought brother’s clothes and wear them all of the time. The amount of myself the Sex and the City boxset, so i’m being a typical girly girl flannel shirts I have in my wardrobe that aren’t actually mine and watching that. But my favourite show at the moment is Game of is a joke, luckily my brother’s away in Canada at the minute, so I Thrones, I don’t really know how to explain what makes it so good, guess he won’t mind too much. But recently I bought this amazing but I think it’s the constant drama that goes on, and something is coat for the winter, and I am completely in love with it. I wouldn’t constantly happening. There’s something strange about getting usually wear anything like this, but as soon as I saw it in the shop, attached to fictional characters in shows like Game of Thrones, I knew I had to buy it.” especially when they die because it almost feels like someone you know personally has just died, it’s really weird!”

Music // “Music is a great passion of mine, and I’ve been playing the guitar since I was six. It was my dad that got me into it, and even though I hated having lessons when I was younger, I am glad I took them For more // as it’s helped a lot with the way I play today. Although saying that, thefolks.com // @thefolks // #thefolks

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“There’s something strange about getting attached to fictional characters, especially when they die because it almost feels like someone you know personally has just just died, it’s really weird!”

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POLLY ALEXANDRA // URBAN STREETWEAR STYLEGUIDE

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Hat // Ryan Roche Shirt // ASOS Jeans // Dr Denim Boots // Kurt Geiger

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1. Skinny Jeans (but not too skinny) Everyone wears them, but I think finding the right pair is such a pain. I personally like my jeans to have a comfortable fit, but look good at the same time. These jeans by Dr Denim are the typical old school drainpipe jeans, where they fit to your leg, but not enough to suffocate them.

2.Fedora Hats Hats are a good way to accessorise, and I think they can complete an outfit. This Fedora hat from Ryan Roche can be worn in Summer or Winter, Casual or Smart, and I feel they are going to be a popular trend for 2015.

3. Flannel Shirt This shirt from ASOS marketplace is simple and it goes with any casual daytime outfit, it’s also a really nice way to layer your clothing.

4. Boots These boots from Kurt Geiger work really well with the Dr Denim jeans and finish off the smart/casual look of the outfit.

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